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Kensho Kuma Drops Free Mix Album, “Global Gutter Gourmet”

Mari 2 years ago

Kensho Kuma, a bilingual Japanese-American MC, unleashes a new mix album! The artist reveals that the title of his album is Global Gutter Gourmet. It is now released for his fans around the world. Kensho states, “Global Gutter Gourmet is a bilingual FREE mix album”. He disclosed that it is, “blended by my longtime tour DJ/ producer, Cloud NI9E out of Tokyo and hosted by my rhyme partner, Emcee Orukusaki from my group, 2nd Floor Samurais”.

When Kensho reached out about his new album, HypnoticAsia was curious about the project! So we asked a few more questions. The MC was happy to tell us all about the new album and his experiences.

About Kensho Kuma’s new album:

Kensho revealed that, “Global Gutter Gourmet is an hour of recipes I have mastered throughout my lifetimes of global misadventures in this culture.”

He explains,

From Leipzig to Da Nang, Ljubljana to Harajuku, and Paris to Chengdu, I have had the privilege of practicing my craft throughout the four corners of this globe for the last 20+ years. I have always fiercely promoted the idea of unification through Hip Hop culture: “It’s not Japanese Rap or Asian Rap. Those labels are wack. It’s Hip Hop, regardless of the language, or it’s something else.”
Kensho Kuma

“It’s not Japanese Rap or Asian Rap. Those labels are wack. It’s Hip Hop, regardless of the language, or it’s something else.”

Kensho Kuma’s Experience

Kensho gives a little advice to inspiring artists through his experience. He expresses that international experiences are possible as an independent artist. Kensho states, “although I have slept in more European bus terminals than in 5 star hotels, I have managed to cover the same ground, if not more, than my counterparts with corporate sponsors”. He continues, “All you need is to take the leap of faith… and I have always been dedicated to that idea.”

The MC ends by declaring, “Although I cannot promise you an amount of money, I can attest to the fact that you will have a lifetime of memories if you’re able to take this “leap of faith.”